Taika Waititi

The Profile

Taika Waititi is a New Zealand filmmaker, actor and comedian, known for feature films that blend comedy and pathos. He directed Jojo Rabbit and has acted in several of his own films.

Waititi is a New Zealand director and actor of Māori and Jewish heritage. He directed and appeared in Jojo Rabbit (2019), for which he won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay (2020).

The review praises Jojo Rabbit's blend of humour and moral depth while noting moments of easy satire. Scarlett Johansson's performance and maternal themes are highlighted. The film mixes blunt caricature with tender human moments.